Operation: Cinderella Castle for 3 year old's Princess Party

[PREMiERdrum]

Believe it or not, our little princess is only a week away from turning 3!

She decided, completely on her own, she wanted the theme of this party to be "Cinderella's Royal Ball". A regal affair like this would necessitate a castle. I will update throughout the week as we complete the transformation, but here's a peek at where we stand now.

Getting ready to transfer the castle design onto a 6'x6' piece of cardboard

Cut out and set up!

Tonight will be paint and detail work, as well as building the support to hold the two pieces together.

The invitation turned out pretty great as well..

 

[BigRedDad]

Very nice. I wish I had the time to be able to attack this.

 

[DisneyDebNJ]

Absolutely adorable!!!! Happy Birthday to your Little Princess!!!!!

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Very nice. I wish I had the time to be able to attack this.

It's been a fairly easy project so far. I started with the drawing, then did a quick model to check proportions, and scaled up the model onto the cardboard. I spent probably an hour on the initial design and model, another hour getting the design onto the cardboard, and about 2 hours to score and cut.

I plan to finish tonight with paint and structure.

 

[Chrononymous]

What great creative ideas! can't wait to see it painted!

 

[PUSH]

That's quite creative! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product!

 

[PREMiERdrum]

I started last night with several coats of Zissner primer to both pieces, followed by some nice, glossy white.

I then painted the roofs in "Splendor Blue", which is the color being used for the rest of the party, and gold leafed the highest spire.

Set up in the garage after painting...

And set up in the formal living and dining rooms, where the party will take place.

Tonight I am going to dust the white with a fine metalflake, paint in the trim and clock face, and attach the pieces to the structure.

 

[juniorthomas]

Believe it or not, our little princess is only a week away from turning 3!

She decided, completely on her own, she wanted the theme of this party to be "Cinderella's Royal Ball". A regal affair like this would necessitate a castle. I will update throughout the week as we complete the transformation, but here's a peek at where we stand now.

Getting ready to transfer the castle design onto a 6'x6' piece of cardboard

Cut out and set up!

Tonight will be paint and detail work, as well as building the support to hold the two pieces together.

The invitation turned out pretty great as well..

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Last update until after the party! I didn't get to do all the detail work on the castle that I had wanted to, but I like the shimmery / idealistic look of what turned out. I finished it off with a clearcoat mixed with a very fine, iridescent metalflake, and goldleaf trim:

My little princess loves it!

 

[Chrononymous]

OMG! It SPARKLES!
Well done! Your Princess is adorable!

 

[bethymouse]

Happy birthday to your little princess! Wow! Amazing! You are quite talented!

 

[Alley7728]

Aww too sweet good job!

 

[Steve-B]

Have you posted this to Pinterest? My daughter would go nuts.